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Public Accounts Committee report highlights 30-hour concerns

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Jun 15, 2016
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There may be insufficient providers willing to roll out the 30-hour free entitlement scheme next year to meet demand from working families, the Public Accounts Committee has warned in a new report.
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Infants more likely to follow pointed finger than arrows, study shows

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Jun 7, 2016
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Young children’s eye movements respond faster to pointed fingers than arrows or signs, researchers from the University of Lincoln have said.
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Government to scrap serious case reviews

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Jun 1, 2016
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Serious case reviews (SCRs) are to be scrapped in favour of a new system where cases will be reviewed either by a national panel or the local safeguarding children board (LSCB).
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In a review, the DfE said it will...Read more

Refugee children are vulnerable to poor mental health, study claims

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May 31, 2016
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Research from the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has claimed that refugee and migrant children are particularly vulnerable to poor mental health, as a result of experiences both before and during migration.
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York CC secures increased rate for 30-hours pilot

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May 27, 2016
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Lengthy negotiations between the DfE and York City Council have resulted in an increased flat rate of £4 per hour for providers taking part in the 30-hours free childcare scheme being piloted in September this year.
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